Boiler or heater stopped working? Warm Homes Healthy People can lend you electric heaters and point you in the direction of any grant funding available such as assistance in applying for a local authority renovation or home assistance grant.

Do you own or privately rent your property? Warm Homes Healthy People can arrange for an independent surveyor to visit your home and discuss energy efficiency improvements that could make a real difference to your heating bills.

The project can also access grants to help pay for insulation and basic draught proofing

Please note: If you have substantial savings, any financial assistance may be limited.

Other ways to get help

In the first instance contact your energy supplier. They offer a range of services to older or vulnerable customers and people on low incomes, including cheaper energy deals and free or subsidised energy efficiency measures.

All gas or electricity companies offer a Priority Service Register to customers who are older, disabled or have a chronic illness.

Benefits If you are concerned about the cost of heating your home you may be eligible for various benefits and schemes.

Keep warm, keep well is a government information leaflet for people over 60, low-income families and people living with a disability. It includes advice on getting prepared for the cold weather and financial help to heat your home

Lofty Heights A loft emptying service for elderly and disabled people to allow them to take advantage of the free insulation schemes on offer

Priority Register Support for vulnerable people who need extra support during a power cut

Surviving Winter A chance for those who receive a winter fuel payment that they don't need to donate it to a fund to help others who do.